Norman R. Drinkwater, Ph.D.

B.S., 1974, Biochemistry, University of Wisconsin-MadisonPh.D., 1980, Oncology, University of Wisconsin-MadisonPostdoctoral research: Michigan State University

Office:

6553 Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research

Telephone:

Office - (608) 262-7992; Lab - (608) 262-8008

Email:

drinkwater@oncology.wisc.edu

Research Description:

Genetic factors can play an important role in determining an individual's risk for developing cancer. We are studying inbred strains of mice that are highly sensitive to tumor induction in specific tissues as a model for understanding the mechanism of action of cancer susceptibility genes. In many cases, these genes also play an important role in regulating the proliferation or differentiation of normal cells. We are currently attempting to determine the molecular identities of several cancer susceptibility genes using a "reverse genetic" approach, based on first mapping the genes and then using this positional information as starting points for molecular cloning.